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Cacciatori Chicken and Polenta Recipe

Delicious Italian-style chicken cacciatore dish served over creamy polenta. Makes a fantastic family meal or dish for entertaining.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 - 4 pounds chicken skin on pieces (I used thighs and legs)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 cup water room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups Italian tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup porcini mushroom broth

Instructions

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  1. Soak Porcini mushrooms in water for 15 minutes. Reserve the broth.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides (about 7-10 minutes).
  3. Remove the chicken and place in a baking dish.
  4. In the same skillet add remaining tablespoon of butter and oil. Saute fresh mushrooms until soft. Fold in bell pepper slices and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, rosemary, bay leafs, red pepper flakes (optional), porcini mushrooms, 1/4 cup porcini broth, and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes, then pour the sauce over the chicken pieces. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Serve with polenta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 132mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.